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Jackie Collins

Michael Parkinson's castaway is novelist Jackie Collins.

Jackie Collins lives in Beverley Hills, California, and writes novels, all of which appear in the bestseller lists, and many have been filmed. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she talks about her childhood in England, joining her sister Joan in Hollywood at the age of 15, her brief acting career, and her writing. She also selects the eight records she would take to the mythical island.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye
Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Luxury: Photograph of family

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 12 Dec 1986 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Dionne Warwick

    Walk On By

  • Frank Sinatra

    The Girl From Ipanema

    Artist: Antonio Carlos Jobim

  • Al Green

    Let's Stay Together

  • Joe Cocker

    You Are So Beautiful

    Artist: Nicky Hopkins/Dave McDaniel

  • Isaac Hayes

    Never Can Say Goodbye

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Marvin Gaye

      What's Going On?

  • Hot Chocolate

    Chances

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Cover Me

    Artist: The E Street Band

  • Book Choice

    • The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald

  • Luxury Choice

    • Photograph of family

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Jackie Collins

Broadcasts

  • Sun 7 Dec 1986 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 12 Dec 1986 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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